Waspy’s Templeton location has an outdoor covered gazebo, which makes it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal or relax. After long hours in the car or truck, we understand sometimes you just want to be outdoors for a few minutes. Our Templeton gazebo offers a picnic area with ample seating. Our gazebo is shaded from the sun, and can be a perfect location to enjoy a Grab & Go meal from our Templeton kitchen. So, take a break, and... View Article
As we face the COVID-19 virus, simple tasks such as filling your car with gas, can feel daunting. What steps can you take to protect yourself from COVID-19 while fueling up? At Waspy’s, the health and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. We always try to keep our fuel pumps clean, no mater the season, but during COVID-19 we’re focused on conducting extra cleaning of the fuel pump handles and touchpads throughout the day. We also... View Article
Waspy’s gift cards make great gifts for graduating seniors. Help the grads in your life “fuel up” for their next adventure. We’re so proud of all our graduating seniors in the Audubon and Templeton areas. The COVID-19 pandemic meant the Class of 2020 faced challenges unlike any others, and the grads rose to the occasion. Gift Cards Help Grads ‘Fuel Up’ for Their Next Adventure A gift card to Waspy’s in Audubon or Templeton is an ideal way to celebrate... View Article
Waspy’s owners Doris and Lawrence “Waspy” Handlos were the recipients of the first Live Large Award, presented by the Audubon Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s annual dinner in February celebrated the community’s accomplishments during the previous year. Award Echos New Chamber Slogan The Live Large award corresponds with the newly developed “Live Large” slogan and logo for the Audubon Chamber of Commerce. The logo features Albert, The World’s Largest Bull. The statue is an Audubon landmark. “As the logo has... View Article
Whether you call it pop, soda, or cola, Waspy’s has it. The wall of glass-fronted cooler doors at their Audubon and Templeton locations showcases an array of drink options. Waspy’s takes pride in the variety of drink offerings its convenience stores provide. The Audubon store alone has products behind 14 different cooler doors, and the number of cooler doors in Templeton rivals that. Behind the doors, neatly lined up and refreshingly chilled, is a wide array of drink options. Waspy’s... View Article
Planning a wedding is a complex undertaking. There are numerous tasks to do, places to be and things to organize. However, don’t underestimate the importance of reserving a block of hotel rooms for your guests. If you’re hosting a wedding in Audubon, Carroll County or the surrounding western Iowa region, consider having your guests stay in comfort at Blue Grass Inn & Suites. You may reserve a Wedding Block at Any Time “We love weddings,” said Beth Handlos Wahlert, Chief... View Article
Blue Grass Inn & Suites’ indoor pool is open to the public. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to use the pool. The hotel offers swimming passes and public hours. The two-story glass-enclosed pool area at Audubon’s Blue Grass Inn & Suites is the ideal place to swim and relax on a cold winter day. The pool is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.... View Article
“When we talk about clean, we really mean it. From the bathrooms to the floors, it’s all very clean.” Beth Handlos Wahlert, Waspy’s Chief Operating Officer Truck stops and cleanliness don’t normally go together, but at Waspy’s, the staff takes pride in keeping the Audubon and Templeton truck stops clean. “We hear a lot of compliments about the cleanliness of our stores,” said Beth Handlos Wahlert, Chief Operating Officer at Waspy’s. “When we talk about clean, we really mean it.... View Article
The Handlos family, owners of Waspy’s Truck Stops in Audubon and Templeton, recently donated $100,000 toward a new cancer treatment center in Carroll, Iowa. The donation was made to St. Anthony Regional Hospital for its planned $16.5 million regional cancer center. In fact, construction started in April 2019, and the new St. Anthony Regional Cancer Center is slated to open in the fall of 2020. The cancer center will include three dedicated physicians, two radiation therapists, a dosimetrist, oncology-certified nurses... View Article
During the Middle Ages, engaging in the festive tradition of “going a-wassailing” involved singing carols in return for drinks. In our contemporary times, the need for songs has diminished, as Waspy’s proudly offers an extensive array of beer and spirits to elevate your Christmas celebrations. The synergy between Christmas and holiday drinks is undeniable. The cold winter nights provide the perfect backdrop for indulging in a variety of warm, comforting beverages that enhance the festive spirit. Combat the chill of... View Article
